La Paz Centro, León, Nicaragua — Central America
“The Saint Mary of Graces Cathedral”
“Catedral Santa Maria de las Gracias”
— Estructura Colonial No 1 —
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2016
1. “The Saint Mary of Graces Cathedral” Marker
Fundada por el Capitán español Francisco Hernández de Córdoba, con el nombre original de Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Piedad.
En 1534 fue elevada al rango de Catedral de la Provincia, por Bula de su Santidad Pablo III, como Catedral Santa Maria de las Gracias, funcionando desde ese momento como sede del obispado de Nicaragua y Costa Rica.
En investigaciones arqueológicas realizadas en el Altar Mayor, año 2001, se encontraron las osamentas de los 3 primeros Obispos de Nicaragua y entierros precolumbinos.
Pie de dibujos: Plano de conjunto
Planta Arquitectónica
English:
Colonial Structure No 1
“The Saint Mary of Graces Cathedral”
Built during the period 1525-1533. Construction system: clay brick walls and talpuja (white volcanic ash) coating, its roofing material was clay tile. Current area: 1,186.78 m2.
Founded by the Spanish Captain Francisco Hernández de Córdoba, under the original name of Our Lady of Mercy Church.
In 1534 it was elevated to the rank of Cathedral of the Province, under the name of Saint Mary of Graces Cathedral,
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In archaeological researches conducted at the High Altar in 2001, the bones of the three first Bishops of Nicaragua were found, as well as pre-Columbian burials.
Captions: Site map
Cathedral building plan.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1534.
Location. 12° 24.09′ N, 86° 37.011′ W. Marker is in La Paz Centro, León. The marker is at the Viejo León Archaeological Site, to the east of the town square. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "The Town Square" (within shouting distance of this marker); “The House of Ana Jiménez” (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Royal Road" (within shouting distance of this marker); “The Town Council” (within shouting distance of this marker); “The Palace of Governor Rodrigo de Contreras” (within shouting distance of this marker); "The House of Hernando de Soto and Hernán Ponce de León" (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); "The House of Martín" (about 120 meters away); "Unidentified" Colonial Structure No 11 (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Paz Centro.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2016
2. “The Saint Mary of Graces Cathedral” Marker
The remains of the cathedral can be seen in the distance.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 281 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
